Upon Arrival -- US Citizens Postdocs and visitors

First Things To Do

If you are a U.S. citizen, please make an appointment with the PDS/VS office at 
(626) 395-3300 for your check-in orientation. Please bring documentation of your eligibility to work. You may bring your current passport or your driver license and original social security card. For more options for work eligibility documents, please see the reverse side of the I-9 form located in your new hire packet.

Check in with PDS/VS in Human Resources.

What to Expect

Depending on how much of the paperwork you have filled out prior to your arrival, please allow 45 - 75 minutes for your initial check-in appointment in the PDS/V office. In addition to signing various forms, you will also be given information regarding health, dental and other benefits (if applicable) and given a memo to obtain your Caltech Identification (ID) card. Your ID card will give you access to several places on campus such as the libraries and gymnasium. You may also request to have it set up as a debit card - so that you can use it at the Caltech cafeterias (Chandler and Avery), bookstore, Red Door Cafe and convenience store.